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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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